Dedicated higher education spaces

Accessible exclusively for our higher education students, these spaces on campus enable you to study and relax with minimal distraction.
Our higher education student space has tea and coffee making facilities, comfortable chairs and a separate meeting room.

Learning Resources Centre (LRC)

Our modern LRC is the place for you to spend time studying outside of classes, with spaces for both individual and group study and over
30,000 resources including books, journals, DVDs and more to support your learning. You can also access computers including PCs, Macs
and netbooks, or make use of our free WiFi. Plus, when you’re not on-site you can access online library services from wherever you are
24/7 through Moodle – our online student portal.

Industry-class workshops

Choosing one of our Engineering or Construction courses means you’ll get the chance to hone technical skills in real-life working environments, getting your hands on modern engineering machinery and some of the most advanced renewable technologies equipment in the UK.

Yourspace is available for students to relax, eat, join in with clubs and sports, and find out about what’s going on outside of academic work. It’s also a great place to meet new friends on different courses, as it is a communal space for all students on campus.

You will find:

Lots of space to sit and eat

Meeting room

Kitchen with microwave and kettle

Table tennis

TV and a Wii

Wellbeing Zone with information about physical, emotional and sexual health, and someone to talk to if you want to find out more.

South Bank Arts Centre

If you’re taking an Art & Design or Performing Arts, Music Technology & Media course you’ll benefit from industry standard technology including media and music suites, a theatre, TV studios, editing suite and a graphic design studio with Macs. Our £6 million arts centre also hosts a regular programme of exciting events, exhibitions and performances for all students. Check it out online at www.southbankarts.com

Studio Theatre

Our spacious, state of the art Studio Theatre at Cauldwell Street has hosted numerous performances.

You will find:

Retractable seating

Technical lighting

Professional sound system and digital mixing desks

Recording Studio

We have two professional recording studios.

You will find:

24 channel mixing desk

An array of high-end outboard pre-amps and effects

A wide-ranging palette of microphones able to accurately capture your performance in the acoustically treated live rooms

Edit Suite

We have two professional recording studios.

You will find:

24 channel mixing desk

An array of high-end outboard pre-amps and effects

A wide-ranging palette of microphones able to accurately capture your performance in the acoustically treated live rooms

TV Studio

Our TV studio is a spacious, professional environment in which to rehearse and shoot.

You will find:

Three independent curtains for black, white or green backdrops.

Dimmer-controlled lighting grid installed on fixed ceiling bars

Dance Studios

The dance studio at Cauldwell Street is a beautifully light and airy space. The smaller Arena Studio nearby is perfect for tap dancing and other activities.

You will find:

Floor to ceiling mirrors

Ballet bars

Sprung floor

Changing rooms nearby

Springs Sports & Leisure Centre

Sport students can explore their studies at our modern £2.5 million sports centre, which is also available for all students – so you can hit the gym at our fully equipped fitness studio, work up a sweat in a dance fitness class, or play some team sports in our full-sized sports hall.

You will find:

Changing rooms with showers

Gym

Full-sized sports hall

25 Restaurant

Our Hospitality & Catering students plan, prepare and serve lunch and dinner to students, staff and members of the public in our working kitchen and restaurant.

Our modern working commercial salon on Bedford High Street is home to our Hair & Beauty students, where they provide treatments to paying customers.

You will find:

Extensive hairdressing facilities

Several treatment areas with therapy beds

Nail bar

Large reception area

Visit: www.brooksspa.com to find out more and treat yourself to your own pamper session.

Margaret Stansfield Building

This beautiful new £2 million building opened in 2015 and provides a specialist environment for students aged 16+ with learning difficulties and disabilities.

You will find:

Good sized classrooms

An independent living flat and kitchen, which support the development of independence skills

Gas & Plumbing Technology Centre

Our City & Guilds and British Plumbing Employers Council (BPEC) approved training centre based in Kempston, will provide you with some of the most advanced equipment in the UK.

You will find:

Solar panels

Photovoltaic (PV) panels

Rain water harvesting

Dimplex ground source

Heat and air pumps

Unvented hot water systems

Classrooms

Student common room

Vehicle Technology Centre

Also based in Kempston, our dedicated automotive training facility is the ultimate environment for a budding mechanic.

You will find:

Engine and repair bays

Paint mix and spray rooms

Body repair area

Classrooms

Student common room

Munch & Mocha – Restaurant and Coffee Shop

Catch up with friends over a relaxing coffee, savour a delicious lunch or grab a snack when you’re on the go – Munch & Mocha serves a wide range of hot and cold food, including meals, lighter bites and vegetarian options.

You will find:

Coffee shop serving hot and cold drinks, cakes and savoury snacks

Restaurant serving hot food all day

Plenty of seating

Dedicated Higher Education Centre

New for 2016 this is the perfect place for our higher education students to study and relax.

You will find:

Computers

Lockers

Comfy chairs

Kitchen area with tea/coffee making facilities

Learning Resources Centre (LRC)

The LRC is a great place to study outside of classes and perfect if you need to get a project finished, or meet classmates for some group study.

You will find:

Quiet and group study areas

Computers

A wide range of specialist books, journals and e-resources in the well-stocked library

Information Learning Technology (ILT)

Boost your studies at our ILT suites.

You will find:

PCs with the latest software

Free WiFi

Photocopying, printing and scanning facilities

Digital and video cameras to document your animal observations.

Animal Unit

As an Animal Sciences student you'll benefit from practical access to a variety of animals and exotic species at our award-winning animal centre.

You will find:

A wide range of species including birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, mammals and exotic animals.

Purpose built humidity room and a tropical biospheres for our tropical rainforest species

Equine Centre

Sports

No matter what your sport of choice we’ve got excellent facilities for many sports and outdoor activities.

You will find:

Sports hall

Pool table

Squash courts

Tennis courts

Gym

Pitches for outdoor sports

Munch & Mocha - Restaurant and Coffee Shop

Catch up with friends over a relaxing coffee, savour a delicious lunch or grab a snack when you’re on the go – Munch & Mocha serves a wide range of hot and cold food, including meals, lighter bites and vegetarian options.

You will find:

Coffee shop serving hot and cold drinks, cakes and savoury snacks

Restaurant serving hot food all day

Plenty of seating

Accommodation

If travelling to Shuttleworth College is difficult for you, we may be able to offer you a place in our halls of residence, based on site.

You will get:

You own single study bedroom

A modern common room with comfy chairs, sofas and a TV

Kitchen facilities

Car parking & transport

Shuttleworth College benefits from ample free parking on site if you are travelling by car. We also provide a comprehensive bus service from local towns and villages, depending on demand. Find out where we stop.